Chris Napier

Author of 'Science of Runnning' + PhD in Running Mechanics and Injury+ SFU Run Lab
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Vancouver, BC
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accreditations
  • Author of 'Science of Running'
  • PhD in Running Mechanics and Injury
  • Director SFU Run Lab
  • National Team Physical Therapist
  • Olympic Medical Team Member
  • Biomechanist
  • Assistant Professor at SFU
  • 2:33 Marathone
  • Dad

key topics
  • Shoe Specialist
  • Running Mechanics and Form Specialist
  • All questions about the Science of Running
  • Heart Rate Training
sport specialties
TENNIS
soccer
football
golf
rowing
Trail + Ultra Running
Mountaineering
swimming
mountain biking
triathalon
water polo
volleyball
road distance running
track + feild
basketball
lacrosse
athlete levels
beginner
intermediate
advanced
elite
athlete ages
Children ≤12
High school athletes
College athletes
adult (21+)
adult (50+)
25-minute
$175
50-minute
$325
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MEET
Chris Napier

Chris is a Sport Physiotherapist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University. He is Director of the SFU Run Lab where his research focuses on biomechanics and training load factors in running-related injury, using lab- and field-based measures. As a clinician, Chris has worked at all levels of sport from weekend warrior to professional level. He actively practices at Restore Physiotherapy in downtown Vancouver where he specializes in the treatment of running injuries. Chris obtained his Master of Physiotherapy degree in 2003, his Diploma of Sport Physiotherapy in 2007, and went on to complete his PhD in Running Biomechanics and Injury Prevention at UBC in 2018. He is a physiotherapist for Athletics Canada and has been a member of the medical team for World Championships, Pan Am Games, Commonwealth Games, Winter Olympics, and Summer Olympics. He is the author of the bestselling book “Science of Running” and currently serves on the Executive Board of the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy.

Chris Napier

Author of 'Science of Runnning' + PhD in Running Mechanics and Injury+ SFU Run Lab
Vancouver, BC
NUTRITION
STRENGTH COACH
SPORT SCIENCE + INJURY
COLLEGE CONSULTANT
COACH
PRO ATHLETE
MENTAL PERFORMANCE
STRENGTH COACH
mindset COACH
accredidatons
  • Author of 'Science of Running'
  • PhD in Running Mechanics and Injury
  • Director SFU Run Lab
  • National Team Physical Therapist
  • Olympic Medical Team Member
  • Biomechanist
  • Assistant Professor at SFU
  • 2:33 Marathone
  • Dad

SPORT specialities
TENNIS
soccer
football
basketball
golf
rowing
lacrosse
Trail + Ultra Running
Mountaineering
swimming
mountain biking
triathalon
water polo
volleyball
road distance running
track + feild
About the specialist

Chris is a Sport Physiotherapist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University. He is Director of the SFU Run Lab where his research focuses on biomechanics and training load factors in running-related injury, using lab- and field-based measures. As a clinician, Chris has worked at all levels of sport from weekend warrior to professional level. He actively practices at Restore Physiotherapy in downtown Vancouver where he specializes in the treatment of running injuries. Chris obtained his Master of Physiotherapy degree in 2003, his Diploma of Sport Physiotherapy in 2007, and went on to complete his PhD in Running Biomechanics and Injury Prevention at UBC in 2018. He is a physiotherapist for Athletics Canada and has been a member of the medical team for World Championships, Pan Am Games, Commonwealth Games, Winter Olympics, and Summer Olympics. He is the author of the bestselling book “Science of Running” and currently serves on the Executive Board of the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy.

key topics
  • Shoe Specialist
  • Running Mechanics and Form Specialist
  • All questions about the Science of Running
  • Heart Rate Training
athlete levels
beginner
intermediate
advanced
elite
athlete ages
Children ≤12
Teens (13-19)
Collegiate athletes
adult (21+)
adult (50+)
25-minute
$175
50-minute
$325
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